Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Toronto CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Toronto CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Toronto CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Governing Body Members

Assaf Afek-Levy

GFL Environmental
CISO

Davis Arora

Honeywell
CISO

Aamir Bhaijiwala

Chartwell Retirement Residences
Senior Director Information Security (CISO)

Tom Bornais

NAV CANADA
CISO

Simon Brown

Apotex
Senior Director, Information Security

Derek Browne

Northbridge Financial Corporation
CISO

Skerdi Cerga

Trillium Health Partners
Chief Technology & Security Officer

Alpha Chan

Toronto Police Service
CISO

Alfio Costantino

Canada Cartage
Director, IT

Ray Daoud

CGI
SVP & Chief Security Officer

Agnelo Dias

IGM Financial
VP, Information Security & IT Risk

Adam Evans

Royal Bank of Canada
SVP & CISO

Steve Ferrigni

Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
VP, IT & CISO

Nicole Galang

BGIS
Senior Director Information Security (CISO)

Chris Gaya

Munich Re
Head of IT Security, Architecture & Engineering

Jamie Giroux

Platinum Equity
CISO

Vaughn Hazen

CN
CISO

Fred Hopper

Giesecke+Devrient
VP, Security, Canada

Umar Hossain

Restaurant Brands International
Tim Hortons – Director, Technology & Operations

Nadeem Hussain

Grant Thornton
CISO, Canada

Jeet Jariwala

Beem Credit Union
VP, Information Security

Stephen Kerkmann

Extendicare
CISO

Raghu Kumar

Saks Global
AVP, CSOC Detection & Response and Application Security

Karl Larson

Lightspeed Commerce
VP, Security

Puroo Maheshwari

CPP Investments
CISO, Portfolio Value Creation

Faisal Malik

Deloitte
CISO, Canada

Daniel McAuley

Weston Group of Companies
Director, Information Security & Data Management

Shawn McBurnie

Northland Power
Head of IT/OT Security & Compliance

Brenda McCulloch

Purolator Inc.
CISO

Paul Min

Cadillac Fairview
VP, Technology Ops & Security

Craig Newell

GDI Integrated Facility Services
VP, Enterprise Information Security & Interim CIO

Teodor Pana

SE Health
Senior Director, Cyber Security

Tushar Patel

BFL Canada
Director, Cyber Security Governance & IT Risk Management

Craig Peppard

Sagicor
VP & CISO North America

Mark Pryce

Toromont
Manager, Cybersecurity

Mark Reid

Brookfield
SVP Cybersecurity & Technology

Shakeel Sagarwala

Canadian Tire Bank
CISO

Kirill Semenov

Hatch
IT Security Officer

Zia Shah

KPMG
CISO & CTO, Canada

Nilesh Shastri

Canadian Institute for Health Information
CISO

Surinder Singh Rait

Ericsson
Head of Global IT Security Assurance

Ragulan Sinnarajah

Empire Company Limited
VP & CISO

Priya Sirwani

Canada Life
VP, BISO

Raj Sivarajah

CI Financial
SVP & CISO

Gary Smith

EllisDon
SVP, IT Operations

Rajat Sood

Capco
Deputy CISO, Head of Americas

Andrey Spiwak

Manulife
Senior Director, Cybersecurity, Resilience & Governance

Les Stevens

Capital One Financial
Senior Director, Cyber Security & Divisional CISO

Derek Sutton

Toronto Transit Commission
CISO

Sohaib Syeed Ahmed

First National Financial
AVP, Information Security

Daniel Zaman

Holt Renfrew
Director, Cyber Security, Ops & Infrastructure

Miro Zgavc

HomeEquity Bank
CISO

Adam Zimmerman

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment
VP, Cyber Security & CISO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
  2. Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
  3. Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

December 2, 2026 | 1 day

Toronto CISO Community Executive Summit

Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Connect with CISO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

March 24, 2027 | an evening

Toronto CISO Community Inner Circle

Malaparte

Join fellow CISOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

June 2027 | 1 day

Toronto CISO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CISO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Toronto CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CISOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

December 2027 | 1 day

Toronto CISO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CISO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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